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visa info needed

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Posted
21-Sep-2007 04:51
by: danny2

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Registered: 07/08/03

visa info needed

Hi all

I am travelling to China in Jan 08 from the uk, I wanted to get a multi entry tourist visa for 6 or even 12 months. Does anyone know if these are harder to get than the usual 1 month visa. Do i need to provide an itinary or proof of departure back to the uk. At the moment i just have a one way flight to hong kong but wanted to leave the return date open.

cheers

dan

Posted
21-Sep-2007 19:45
by: Harry_Mudd

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Email these people and ask them.

The shortest sentence is "I am", the longest is "I do".

Posted
21-Sep-2007 20:54
by: WeiLong

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Registered: 01/09/02

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Hong Kong is the best place to get a visa. I as offered 3 month double entry or 6 month multi (NZ passport). There may be issues with US passport in respect to getting longer visas. Extensions are a formality at any PSB.

WeiLong in China

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Posted
21-Sep-2007 23:26
by: drumbrake

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Registered: 05/04/03

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However, British passport holders do seem to be charged more in Hong Kong for a Chinese visa than in other places (for example Bangkok). Whether you can get the 6 month multi in Bangkok or the UK is another matter though.

Posted
24-Sep-2007 07:22
by: Valerie2007

Posts: 5
Registered: 24/09/07

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Hi,
I arrived in Hong Kong on a one way ticket as I will be teaching in China for more than one year. When I went to the visa office the next morning to get my 6 month visa I came armed with a copy of my work contract, a printout of some of the emails with the school I would be working for, proof of funds and the expectation of being grilled. But they didn't look me in the eye nor did they ask one single question when I handed them the completed form and 500 Yuan. All they want is your money.

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